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Chambers Foundation is a private trust based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Capitol One. It holds total assets of $12.4M. Annual income is reported at $10.9M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Chambers Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $2.8M, with a median grant of $79K. Annual giving has grown from $806K in 2021 to $1.4M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $378K, with an average award of $129K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$70K
Median Grant
$70K
Average Grant
$161K
Largest Grant
$326K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Chambers Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX.
Chambers Foundation has distributed a total of $2.8M across 22 grants. The median grant size is $79K, with an average of $129K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $378K.
Chambers Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Chambers Foundation is headquartered in NEW ORLEANS, LA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Whitney Bank | TRUSTEE | $131K | $0 | $131K |
Total Giving
$974K
Total Assets
$12.4M
Fair Market Value
$15.1M
Net Worth
$12.4M
Grants Paid
$750K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$703K
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$2.8M
Average Grant
$129K
Median Grant
$79K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$83K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist ChurchGENERAL OPERATING | Beaumont, TX | $63K | 2023 |
| Beaumont Heritage SocietyGENERAL OPERATING | Beaumont, TX | $378K | 2023 |
| Tyrrell Historical Library IncGENERAL OPERATING | Beaumont, TX | $83K | 2023 |
| Art Museum Of Southeast TexasGENERAL OPERATING | Beaumont, TX | $83K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Co TexasGENERAL OPERATING | Houston, TX | $83K | 2023 |
| Art Museum Of Se TexasGENERAL OPERATING | Beaumont, TX | $75K | 2022 |
| Tyrrell Historical LibraryGENERAL OPERATING | Beaumont, TX | $70K | 2021 |
| American Red Cross Of SoutheastGENERAL OPERATING | Orange, TX | $70K | 2021 |
NEW ORLEANS, LA
METAIRIE, LA
LAFAYETTE, LA